Geri Halliwell Net Worth 2024: How Much is the ‘Wannabe’ Singer Worth?

Geri Halliwell net worth is estimated to be around $40 million as of 2024. Geri Halliwell is a British singer-songwriter, actress, author, and TV personality born on August 6, 1972. She gained fame in the 1990s as Ginger Spice with the Spice Girls the world’s best-selling female group having sold over 100 million records. Halliwell’s “girl power” slogan and her iconic Union Jack dress from the 1997 Brit Awards are well-remembered.

She left the Spice Girls in 1998 due to exhaustion and creative differences but rejoined them for a greatest hits album in 2007 and tours in 2007-2008 and 2019.

After her Spice Girls days, Geri Halliwell launched a solo music career with EMI. Her first album “Schizophonic” featured hits like “Mi Chico Latino” and “Lift Me.” Her second album “Scream If You Wanna Go Faster” included the chart-topping “It’s Raining Men.” Her third album Passion had the top five hit “Ride It.” In 2013, she released “Half of Me” marking her return to music after eight years.

Halliwell has also been a TV talent show judge on “Popstars: The Rivals,” “The X Factor UK,” and “Australia’s Got Talent.” She’s acted in films like “Spice World,” “Crank: High Voltage,” and “Gran Turismo.” Additionally, she has written several books including two autobiographies If Only, and Just for the Record the children’s series Ugenia Lavender, and the young adult novel Rosie Frost and the Falcon Queen.

What is Geri Halliwell Net Worth in 2024?

Geri Halliwell is a British singer-songwriter, actress, author, and TV personality with a net worth of $40 Million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Geri Halliwell’s net worth mainly comes from her successful career in music and entertainment. As a member of the Spice Girls, she earned a lot from album sales, concerts, and merchandise.

Besides her music career, Geri has made money from her solo albums, writing books, and working as a television personality. She’s also made investments and endorsements over the years, which have contributed to her overall wealth.

Geri Halliwell’s Early Life and Education

Geraldine Estelle Halliwell was born on August 6, 1972, at Watford General Hospital in Hertfordshire. Her mother Ana María is from Spain and her father Laurence Francis Halliwell has Swedish, Finnish, English, and some French ancestry. Halliwell’s grandfather Mathias Karlson Sjövik was from Finland and moved to Sweden.

She grew up in a council estate in North Watford and went to Watford Grammar School for Girls and Camden School for Girls. Before she became famous in music Halliwell worked as a nightclub dancer in Majorca hosted a Turkish version of “Let’s Make a Deal” and worked as a glamour model. At 19, she appeared as a Page 3 girl in The Sun. Later in 1998, some of her nude photos from earlier in her career were featured in magazines like Playboy and Penthouse.

Geri Halliwell’s Career

Spice Girls

In 1994, Geri Halliwell, Melanie C, Mel B, and Victoria Beckham responded to an ad in The Stage magazine looking for members of a new all-girl pop group. About 400 women auditioned and after several lineup changes, Halliwell, Melanie C, Mel B, and Beckham formed the group “Touch” later joined by Emma Bunton.

By March 1995, the group left their original management and partnered with Simon Fuller and Virgin Records changing their name to the Spice Girls. Their debut album “Spice” released in 1996 became a global hit topping charts in over 17 countries and selling 30 million copies. The album’s first single “Wannabe” reached number one in 37 countries and all subsequent singles from the album also hit number one in the UK.

Each member received a nickname from Top of the Pops magazine shortly after “Wannabe” was released. Geri Halliwell was dubbed “Ginger Spice” because of her red hair. The phrase “girl power” often associated with Halliwell was mentioned in a 1996 interview where she cited Margaret Thatcher as an inspiration for their ideology. Halliwell later clarified that “girl power” meant gender equality and embracing individuality.

In 1997 the Spice Girls released their second album “Spiceworld” which sold 20 million copies worldwide. The album’s first singles “Spice Up Your Life” and “Too Much” topped the UK charts setting a record for consecutive number ones. They also starred in the film “Spiceworld: The Movie” which earned $100 million globally. The third single “Stop” reached number two ending their streak of number one.

On May 31, 1998, Geri Halliwell left the Spice Girls due to personal issues and differences within the group. This caused controversy as the band was about to start a North American tour which they completed without her. Halliwell appeared in the song and video for the World Cup theme “On Top of the World” and was featured in the animated video for “Viva Forever” released after her departure. The Spice Girls have sold over 75 million albums making them one of the best-selling girl groups ever.

Schizophonic

From 1999 to 2003, Geri Halliwell launched her solo career with her debut album Schizophonic which featured hits like “Look at Me” and “It’s Raining Men.” The album sold around two million copies worldwide. She also released the autobiography If Only which was a bestseller and raised funds for breast cancer charities.

In 2001, Halliwell released her second album “Scream If You Wanna Go Faster” which included the hit single “It’s Raining Men.” The song topped charts worldwide becoming her biggest hit. Halliwell also released a yoga DVD and another autobiography Just for the Record. She was again nominated for BRIT Awards in 2002.

By late 2002, Halliwell was a judge on “Popstars: The Rivals” which created Girls Aloud and appeared on “Sex and the City.” In 2004, she returned with the single “Ride It” which was a hit but her album Passion received less attention.

In 2007, Halliwell signed a six-book deal with Macmillan Children’s Books for a series called “Ugenia Lavender.” The books sold well making her a top children’s author that year. That same year the Spice Girls reunited for a tour and released their Greatest Hits album.

Geri Halliwell continued to make occasional appearances in film and television, and in 2011 she confirmed work on her fourth album which was nearly finished by early 2012.

Return to Music

In 2012, Halliwell appeared as a guest judge on “The X Factor” Liverpool auditions filling in for Kelly Rowland. She joined “Australia’s Got Talent” as a fourth judge in April 2013 taking over from Minogue. That same year, Halliwell reunited with the Spice Girls for a performance at the London Olympics’ closing ceremony. The group also collaborated with Jennifer Saunders and Judy Craymer to create a musical Viva Forever! which premiered on December 11, 2012. In October 2012, she performed her new solo track “Phenomenal Woman” at a Breast Cancer Care event.

On October 3, 2013, Geri Halliwell released her first solo single in nearly eight years “Half of Me” on Channel 9’s NRL Footy Show. The song which was released exclusively in Australia on October 25, 2013, reached number 281 on the Australian charts. During the grand final of “Australia’s Got Talent” she also performed an acoustic version of the Spice Girls’ hit “Wannabe.”

In 2015, Halliwell worked on a fourth studio album and guest-presented an episode of “The One Show.” By November 2016, 13 songs from a planned album titled “Man on the Mountain” were leaked online.

In July 2016, Halliwell, Mel B, and Bunton celebrated 20 years of “Wannabe” with a video and hinted at a new project. However, the project was canceled after Halliwell announced her pregnancy. That year she also appeared on “Sport Relief Bake Off.”

In March 2017, Geri Halliwell presented the BBC Two documentary “Geri’s 90s: My Drive to Freedom.” In June 2017, she released a charity single “Angels in Chains” to honor George Michael which peaked at number 63 on the Official Singles Downloads Chart. She also filled in for Zoë Ball on BBC Radio 2 and guest-presented “This Morning” with Rylan Clark-Neal. In 2018, she was a judge on “All Together Now.”

On November 5, 2018, the Spice Girls announced their Spice World – 2019 Tour but Beckham chose not to join due to her fashion business commitments.

Rainbow Woman

From 2020 onwards Halliwell created and starred in the YouTube series “Rainbow Woman” which she wrote directed and produced. In August 2021, she voiced a character in the animated short “The Crown with a Shadow.”

In 2023, Halliwell appeared in the film “Gran Turismo” as Djimon Hounsou‘s wife. The movie premiered in Belgium on July 30, 2023, and was released in the U.S. on August 25, 2023, grossing $122 million worldwide.

In October 2022, Geri Halliwell announced a book deal with Scholastic UK. Her debut young adult novel Rosie Frost and the Falcon Queen was released on October 3, 2023. It follows an orphan who discovers a dark secret on Bloodstone Island a school for extraordinary teens. Halliwell also released the songs “Ghost in My House” and “Beautiful Life” to promote the book and went on a U.S. book tour.

Geri Halliwell’s Personal Life

In May 2006, Geri Halliwell welcomed her daughter whose father is screenwriter Sacha Gervasi. They had a relationship in 2005 and Victoria Beckham and Emma Bunton are the child’s godmothers.

Geri Halliwell began dating Christian Horner the Red Bull Racing team principal in February 2014. They got engaged on November 11, 2014, and married on May 15, 2015, at St Mary’s Church in Woburn. They had their first child together a son on January 21, 2017.

In a 2019 interview with Piers Morgan, Melanie Brown revealed she had a brief romantic encounter with Geri Halliwell which led to hurtful media coverage. Halliwell later said the press exaggerated the situation while Brown noted it was a minor event that they had laughed off.

Halliwell’s first dog Harry was adopted from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. She later took in Daisy who survived critical liver surgery as a puppy featured on Paul O’Grady’s show.

Geri Halliwell has opened up about her struggle with bulimia admitting she nearly died from the condition. She was encouraged to get help by Robbie Williams and by 2011 felt more confident about her body thanks to motherhood. She also converted to Christianity after joining the Alpha Course.

Halliwell’s brother Max passed away on November 17, 2021, at 54 years old. In 2022, Halliwell received an honorary doctorate from Sheffield Hallam University.

Geri Halliwell’s Other ventures

Fashion

In 2010, Geri Halliwell teamed up with British retailer Next to launch a swimwear line called “Geri by Next.” Later in 2012, she introduced a clothing range featuring Union Jack designs inspired by her iconic 1997 dress.

Politics

During the 1997, general election Halliwell praised Margaret Thatcher as a trailblazer and a supporter of the Conservative Party likening her to a “Spice Girl” for her rise to Prime Minister. However, by the 2001 election, she shifted her support to Tony Blair and the Labour Party even appearing in one of their campaign ads.

In a 2007 interview with The Guardian, Geri Halliwell described herself as a feminist but criticized traditional feminist branding suggesting it was outdated. She advocated for a rebranding of feminism that celebrates femininity and softness.

Geri Halliwell’s Philanthropy

Geri Halliwell became a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in 1998. In 2000, she starred in the BBC documentary series Geri’s World Walkabout showcasing her work with the UN and her travels.

She also spoke at the UN Youth Summit that year. In 2006, Geri Halliwell visited Zambia to raise awareness about maternal health and HIV/AIDS. In 2009 she traveled to Nepal to support a campaign against violence toward women.

On October 25, 2015, it was reported that Halliwell was in talks with the Department for Education to open a free school in north London set to launch in 2018 with a focus on the arts and business. She emphasized her belief in the power of education as a fundamental right. The Department for Education confirmed the discussions were in the early stages.